DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
The Business Analyst will work closely with subject matter experts, individual units, senior leadership, and IT in the Department of Buildings to analyze and gather the business and functional requirements to retire the Department’s mainframe system and move all functionality and data to DOB NOW. This will include analyzing and determining best practices for data migration from the retired mainframe system to DOB NOW. The Business Analyst will also be responsible for gathering the business and functional requirements for existing agency processes that are not currently in the mainframe system and/or are paper-based and for new local laws, rules, and agency initiatives, to launch those processes in DOB NOW.
Minimum Qualifications
(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1″ above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.
NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification
requirements.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.
Preferred Skills
– Excellent written and oral communication skills – Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint – Flexible and adaptable able to work in ambiguous and changing situations – Excellent active listening skills – Ability to analyze complex issues and synthesize them into accessible content – Experience with change management and training – Forward looking with a holistic approach – Experience in the government sector is preferred but not required – Project management experience a plus
55a Program
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. If you are eligible for and would like to be considered under the 55-a program, please indicate that on your resume and cover letter.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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